Swiss court confirms extradition of German ‘cum-ex’ fraud suspect

The scandal, known as "cum-ex," is Germany's biggest post-war fraud involving a share-trading scheme that the authorities say cost taxpayers an estimated €400 million (CHF416 million). According to prosecutors, the scheme was promoted by Berger, a German tax inspector-turned-tax adviser, and others. Berger, who is a lawyer and helped represent…